Turkey Adult Risk Factor Study 2006
General Info
Original or alternative title
Türk Erişkinlerinde Kalp Hastalıkları ve Risk Faktörleri (TEKHARF)
Coverage type
Country
Time period covered
January, 2006 - December, 2006
Data type
Survey:
Exam - Individual - Interview - Longitudinal
Summary
The Turkish Adult Risk Factor Study (TEKHARF) began as a longitudinal survey of cardiovascular health in 1990. The purpose of the TEKHARF was to gather longitudinal data on cardiovascular health and risk factors. The data were gathered through medical history interviews, physical examinations, blood samples, and anthropometric measurements.
Citation
Contributors
Suggested citation
Turkish Society of Cardiology. Turkey Adult Risk Factor Study 2006.